dad's fried fish

How To Make dad's fried fish

• 
  Step 1
  Gather ingredients and thaw fish, if using frozen.
• 
  Step 2
  Pour oil into large skillet (I like cast iron or non-stick.)
• 
  Step 3
  Pour cornmeal and salt into plastic food bag; close opening & shake to mix.
• 
  Step 4
  Pour yellow mustard into shallow dish or pan that is at least the size of the filets.
• 
  Step 5
  One at a time, dip fish into mustard, coating both sides lightly; drop fish into bag with cornmeal & shake bag to coat filet with cornmeal; leave fish in bag.
• 
  Step 6
  Repeat with remaining filets, leaving all the filets in the meal.
• 
  Step 7
  Place skillet with oil over medium-high heat; when oil is hot (almost "shimmering," but NOT smoking) carefully add as many filets as will fit without touching.
• 
  Step 8
  Fry about 2 1/2 minutes, until light golden brown; carefully turn filet over and fry on other side about 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown and fish flakes easily; remove cooked filets to paper towel.
• 
  Step 9
  (Note: A long fish turner/spatula is the best utensil/tool for turning fish. If fish turner is not available, use two egg turners. Photo of Dad's, which I still use.)
• 
  Step 10
  Repeat frying until all filets are cooked.
• 
  Step 11
  Garnish as desired; serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
• 
  Step 12
  Photo of my father holding two monster smallmouth bass he caught at Dale Hollow Lake, Kentucky, circa 1950ish.
• Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!